I recently tried the arancini and the house-made rigatoni with chicken cutlet at La Piazza, and…read moreboth dishes were phenomenal. The arancini were perfectly crispy on the outside with a warm, creamy center. They were topped generously with fresh parmesan and paired with a rich pink sauce that really elevated the flavor--definitely a standout appetizer. The rigatoni with chicken cutlet was just as impressive. The pasta tasted fresh and perfectly cooked, and the chicken cutlet was tender, crispy, and full of flavor. The pink sauce (labeled as spicy vodka) was absolutely delicious--more savory and creamy than spicy, which made it super enjoyable and well-balanced. Overall, everything was cooked beautifully and full of flavor. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend trying both dishes.

I wish I had read El J.'s note before coming here on Mother's Day. La Piazza added a 20% surcharge…read moreto the bill, which felt like a blatant cash grab rather than a reasonable holiday policy. If a restaurant is going to add that kind of charge, it should be clearly disclosed upfront before customers order or make reservations. Unfortunately, the experience did not come close to justifying the extra cost. The steaks were badly overcooked, the food was mediocre at best, and there were large flies throughout the restaurant, which made the meal even more unpleasant. I understand that Mother's Day is a busy day for restaurants, but being busy does not give a business a free pass to surprise customers with excessive charges or deliver poor food and service. The 20% surcharge felt unfair and left a very bad impression. I willnot return, and I would strongly recommend that customers check their bill carefully before paying. SHAME ON YOU FOR SCAMMING CUSTOMERS

Good Grief !! Where do I start?! At the beginning, Jim…read more.. OK, so I'm in Hanford, California doing a favor for a friend after a long day working in Los Angeles then driving 3 hours! My options??? Grabbing some snacks at the hotel or taking the spectacular advice of April and Naesha at the front desk of the Fairfield Marriott, my hotel for the night. They also said that the Steak Bites were fantastic. After a quick shower, I took the 5 minute ride to the restaurant. Independent building, fairly nondescript but classy enough. Easy access with plenty of parking. You enter in to a dark, classy Italian restaurant. A large , open dining room straight ahead, and a small (but really cute) bar to the left. I chose eating at the bar, and I'm happy I did. Raquel, the Bartender took care of me with humor, seriousness, smiles, and incredible recommendations. Ordered a nice Zin and started perusing the menu. The nightly "specials" menu looked great, but the regular menu nailed me. Before I could even begin to make decisions, their bread arrived at the table with a small bowl of marinara sauce. Maybe the best I've had... EVER! Raquel was literally describing the recipe after I raved. Should have asked for a copy! Guess I knew then that I was about to be thrilled! I ordered some of the steak bites for the ladies at the hotel, then proceeded, knowing I was about to overeat AND take a feast back with me. Always a Caesar Salad as a starter, asking for it not to be overly saturated and they nailed it. Just a personal preference and this is massively nit picky, but just a hint more anchovy paste. Raquel then steered me to Shrimp Avocado Crostini as an appetizer. It truly left me speechless, and that's virtually impossible (just ask my kids). The perfectly toasted Crostini's, thinly sliced, a smear of the avocado, then a spoonful of heaven! I mean the warm shrimp goulash, salsa, soup... heck, whatever it was, was pure perfection. Limited myself to 3 pieces, about 9 bites, and only consumed about 1/3. For my main course I opted for a chicken dish as I often do. I chose the Spicy Chicken Chipotle with Penne Pasta, Blackened Chicken, bell peppers,edamame, mango... Now as I'm already achieving some pressure on my belt, all just have a couple bites. OOPS!!! Yup, it was THAT good! And it came out hot, as it should, a thing many restaurants miss on. I was confused after my first bite because it was unnaturally sublime! I devoured it!!! Just left enough to add it to the bounty traveling back to the hotel. Truly some of the very best pasta I've had anywhere. So now I'm stuffed and she comes over and says a naughty word, DESSERT! Crème Brûlée Cheesecake sound ok? Sure, I reply. Light, fluffy, not overly sweet, luscious caramel sauce... two perfect bites and into a to go package. The food, 10/10 The Service, 10/10 (Thanks Raquel!) The Atmosphere 9/10 Don't know if I will ever get the opportunity to return, but if I do it would be my honor to have a chance at trying more of the beautiful menu. Bon A-petite' Cheers

I was excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many upscale dining options in our area…read more The food was good and I enjoyed my meal, which is why I'm giving it a few stars. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. I sat in the bar area during happy hour and waited over an hour for my food. While I understand happy hour can be busy, the restaurant didn't appear overly crowded, so the wait felt excessive. Communication from the staff about the delay would have made the experience much better. The food quality was the highlight of my visit, but the long wait and slow service made the overall experience disappointing. I hope they can improve their timing because our community could really use a great local dining option.

Went here a few weeks ago and the dinner meal came with baked potato or rice soup or salad your…read morevegetable and garlic or corn bread. Today it was pick one soup salad or bread. The restaurant needs to decide how its going to be served im telling friends to try this place again the food is good and they are serving the complete meal GUESS DEPENDS ON SERVER. not right. Fans are going to fast making it cold and cools your food before finishing. Will return but hoping they can be a bit more consistent. Breakfast are big portions and great food. Take a jacket

We decided to give this place a try after passing by it so many times. It was nice and cool inside…read more Definitely has the vineyard feel. Waitress felt like an auntie I knew lol - French toast was soft and thick: just needed a little more powdered sugar for my sweet tooth. - Steak: we asked for medium well but came out more well. Can't wait to go back and try more things!

Love this place and love the fact that they are all over the Valley. They have great pizza. I…read morewouldn't call them "craft" pizza, but they definitely beat the big chains. The service is good and ingredients are good

My family and I have been customers for years. Lately, we have been disappointed on the service…read more The food is always great, but the people skills are lacking. We do not appreciate getting yelled, especially over the phone. If it happens again, we will discontinue service and go to other places around town.

Zaytoona is amazing. we have been coming here since they opened in 2012 and love the waitresses…read more They are so friendly and we have become friends. We have frequent date nights, family dinners and lunches any chance we get. the food is the best and consistently good.

Food: LARGE portions with beautiful presentation and flavorful enough to keep you wanting to eat,…read moredespite being so full. Service: Stacy is a true server & beautiful representation of the restaurant. Every need was anticipated with haste and a smile. Skills like this are rare to find these days when dining out. Ambiance: Tucked away in downtown, the tiled ceiling & hanging lamps are an elegant touch to the wooden pillars behind the bar. This is a place to dress up for or come as you are and eat the love they cook

last night I ordered the best Tortellini I have ever eaten made with fresh Fresno State local corn…read moredelicious really. But the portion was very small. I feel you could have been a little more generous & not so stingy in the amount you are serving your loyal customer.more

I came here for my birthday on June 28th and my waitress Sammie was amazing and delivered…read moreexcellent service while also training someone else.She went above and beyond throughout the entire service and was extremely nice, I definitely will be coming back.

3/22/24 Grilled chicken & eggplant sandwich ordered with…read moreveggies & no mayo ordered. Also, cut in half to share. The worker was kind. Said it would be 20-30 minutes to get ready. Made fresh! I went to get it shortly later! Greeted upon entering and the order was ready. Paid for it and she was happy to bag it after showing me it & it looks Great! Well wishes too! Really nice restaurant. Definitely Italian themed. Very nice. Looks authentic. Very calm & comfortable. Feels like you're home! Lunchtime! Sandwich split. It's a perfect size to split! My half was fresh and DELICIOUS. Fresh veggies with a little jalapeño spice & the eggplant with the chicken was definitely a great change & flavorful! Mother felt the same! Good service & Great grilled chicken & eggplant parmigiana sandwich 1/2!! Highly recommended!!

Best place in Selma to meet friends for a really great meal, and a place quiet enough to visit and…read morehear each other. We have been eating there for a long time and always had great service, great food, a very pleasant wait staff. Salmon with grilled vegetables is one of my favorites. Love their Margarita pizza, tomato cheese bread and bruschetta. Never had a bad meal there. Great clam chowder, too.

It's refreshing to walk into a restaurant and immediately feel the passion behind the food…read more Valentino's gives you that cozy, family-owned, mom-and-pop feel the moment you step inside. The owner's daughter greets you warmly, while the owner himself is singing, cooking, and putting so much love into every plate that comes out of the kitchen. You can genuinely feel how much he loves what he does. Located inside the Gallery in downtown Fresno, Valentino's feels like a little escape into an authentic Italian kitchen. We ordered two Alfredo dishes (one with chicken and one with shrimp). First, the portions are generous. We definitely had leftovers. The Alfredo sauce was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. What I really loved was the little bit of melted cheese throughout the sauce. It added another layer of flavor and texture without overpowering the creaminess or taking away from what makes a good Alfredo an Alfredo. The chicken was delicious, but the shrimp was the standout for me. The prawns were cooked perfectly; tender, juicy, and not overcooked. And then came the tiramisu... This was a seriously generous slice, and it ended up being the highlight of our lunch. If you're a coffee lover, you'll especially appreciate this one because the coffee flavor comes through stronger than in many tiramisus I've had. But it was beautifully balanced by what tasted like a creamy vanilla ice cream layer. I'm honestly not sure exactly how they make it, but the chilled texture was absolutely perfect. That tiramisu alone is worth coming back for! I'm honestly glad I finally gave Valentino's a try. Between the generous portions, delicious food, and the genuine passion you can see coming from the owner and his family, this is definitely going on my list of favorite local restaurants.

The service was amazing but the food was super spicey…read more This little hidden jem in downtown is in a really nice location. We tried the spaghetti and meatballs and a pasta plate. Overall not bad BUT wow on the spice. Both our orders were very spicey and it ruined the meal. When the spice kicked in, it kind of overtook the quality of the whole meal.